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That's B to you good sir. **Vitamin B.**

And so begins our journey on the road of chemical analysis, we'll be sure to keep you lovely folks updated as we go.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is produced in the body by the intestinal flora and is easily absorbed, although small quantities are stored, so there is a constant need for this vitamin. Vitamin B2 is needed in the body to use oxygen and to metabolise amino acids, fatty acids (such as omega-3) and carbohydrates. Vitamin B2 is needed to activate pyridoxine, this helps to make niacine and helps with the functions of the adrenal gland. These vitamins help form blood cells, antibodies; and assist cells with cell respiration, and growth. Vitamin B2 also helps keep the mucus gland and digestive tract healthy.

Riboflavin is needed by the body when going throw periods of fast growth, but it is also needed when taking in high amounts of protein. And for you girls out there, riboflavin is essential to nail, hair and skin health.

Riboflavin is incredibly sensitive to direct light.

The lack of this vitamin can cause many problems, such as: dermatitis, dizziness, hair loss, insomnia, light sensitivity, poor digestion, retarded growth, and slow mental responses.

Godd sources of riboflavin are: organ meats, nuts, cheese, eggs, milk and lean meat are great sources of riboflavin, but is also available in good quantities in green leafy vegetables, fish, legumes, whole grains, and yogurt.

Sallamander Concepts,. (2010). Vitamin b2 - riboflavin. Retrieved from __http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b2-riboflavin-info.htm__

-Riboflavin is something that our body uses during metabolism to release energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
 * So what's so important about riboflavin? Why is it we need the stuff and what makes it worthy of a project?**

-Riboflavin can be found in grain products such as bagels, multigrain cereals, waffles or pancakes. -It makes an appearance in meats such as beef and pork as well as in fish and poultry. -It's even found in vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms and spinach.
 * Where is riboflavin found?**

- If things are store in lightproof containers the nutrients will be better preserved. - Cooking vegetables in minimal amounts of water helps as well. - Roasted or broiled meat also retains more nutrients.
 * With many food sources, nutrients are lost when they are packaged, processed or cooked. These include riboflavin. Thankfully, there are ways that we can minimize this loss when preparing our food.**

Technology, Hopkins. (n.d.). //Riboflavin//. Retrieved from http://www.hoptechno.com/book29h.htm